Rooms, furnishings and objects exert a strong influence on people’s well being and mood. Vitra produces furniture by major designers such as Jean Prouvé, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton but also works together with contemporary designers to make the home and work environments comfortable, productive and inspiring.

The international company Vitra is headquartered in Switzerland and operates with its own companies in 14 countries. It was founded as a family-run business in 1950 and has been successfully developed and expanded under the reins of Rolf Fehlbaum since 1977.

In 1989, Vitra Design Museum was brought to life under the direction of Alexander von Vegesack. A cultural institution independent from the Vitra company, the museum fully covers its own budget through travelling exhibitions and publications. These exhibitions have played a major role in the international popularisation of design and architecture.

More information on Vitra can be found at www.vitra.com.